Ashton, R. v [2014] EWHC 974 (Admin) (08 April 2014)
The applicant has made very good progress in custody but has not demonstrated exceptional progress as required by the relevant criteria. The October 2013 adjudication and concerns about maturity and adaptation preclude a finding of exceptional progress necessary for tariff reduction.
- Citation
- [2014] EWHC 974 (Admin)
- Parties
- Claimant: Regina; Defendant: Ryan Ashton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 08 April 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Judicial Review of Tariff for Indeterminate Sentence Prisoner / Second Application for Tariff Review
- Outcome
- Application for tariff reduction refused
- Legal Topics
- Tariff Review, Exceptional Progress in Custody, Indeterminate Sentences, Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure
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Parties
Regina
Claimant
Ryan Ashton
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review of Tariff for Indeterminate Sentence Prisoner / Second Application for Tariff Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has demonstrated exceptional progress in custody to justify a reduction in tariff
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant has made very good progress in custody but has not demonstrated exceptional progress as required by the relevant criteria. The October 2013 adjudication and concerns about maturity and adaptation preclude a finding of exceptional progress necessary for tariff reduction.
Court Disposition
Application for tariff reduction refused
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